Today’s podcast covers convincing Carabao Cup victories for Tottenham and Newcastle against two in-form Championship teams. Sávio marked his debut with a goal and appeared delighted, while Newcastle brought in Nico González as part of their midfield overhaul. The two winning sides will meet on Saturday evening. The panel also examines the difficulties facing Manchester […]
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Aston Villa’s transfer strategy remains complicated, with Ollie Watkins nearing an exit and Nicolas Jackson expected to join. Crystal Palace are attempting to disrupt Villa’s pursuit of Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordóñez, having opened negotiations for the Ecuador international. That development has prompted Unai Emery’s side to explore other options, including West Ham defender Jean-Claire […]
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Unai Emery did little to dismiss suggestions that Ollie Watkins had made himself unavailable for Aston Villa’s chastening 4-0 loss to Brighton at the Amex on Sunday. Injuries to Brian Madjo and Tammy Abraham left the head coach short of attacking options, yet Watkins was still omitted from the matchday squad as the England forward […]
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Last season was Aston Villa’s finest since their European Cup triumph in 1982. They added a second continental honour by winning the Europa League, although their fourth-place Premier League finish would have earned them a Champions League place regardless. Villa endured a dreadful opening, failing to win any of their first five league matches. Yet […]
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Aston Villa are expecting Al Hilal to return with an improved offer for Ollie Watkins after turning down a proposal worth close to £40m for the forward. The Saudi Arabian club want to sign Villa’s leading Premier League scorer, who has recorded at least 10 league goals in each of his six seasons since arriving […]
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The familiar signs came first: a broad grin, a roar of emotion, a raised fist and teammates rushing over to celebrate. Then 17-year-old Brian Madjo revealed the deeper meaning behind the moment. Having scored his first Aston Villa goal 45 minutes into a remarkable debut, he placed his hands behind his back before forcefully breaking […]
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Coventry have broken their transfer record by completing the £22.5m purchase of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton, as Frank Lampard’s squad prepare for their first Premier League campaign in 25 years. The 25-year-old impressed during his loan spell with Coventry in the Championship last season. He played a crucial part in their title-winning promotion campaign, […]
Continue ReadingIt soon became clear this summer that Aston Villa would not be able to keep Morgan Rogers. After helping the club secure fourth place in the Premier League and win the Europa League, the 23-year-old was highly sought after. Arsenal appeared to be the most probable next move, as the reigning champions wanted to reinforce […]
Continue ReadingAston Villa have announced the acquisition of Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on a temporary deal, as the reshaping of the squad continues at Villa Park. The season-long arrangement includes a conditional clause making the transfer permanent. Garnacho had moved to the London club the previous August from Manchester United for a reported £40m. Villa are […]
Continue ReadingMorgan Rogers has completed a transfer to Chelsea from Aston Villa worth £117m, committing to a seven-year contract that makes him the most expensive purchase in the Blues’ history. The move was sealed on Saturday, with Chelsea moving swiftly to land the 23-year-old ahead of Arsenal, who had been in discussions and were considered frontrunners […]
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